Expanding on Hackett’s time as GOC of the 7th Armoured Division and outlining some of the problems faced by the British Army at the time there is this short article written by Thomas Knott, who was with the HQ “G” 7 Armd Div in 1955/56 with Major-General Hackett.

A list of books written by Hackett is provided here – in addition he has authored the introductions and forewords to many other publications.

For another item of interest, visit the Arnhem commemorative items page to see a First Day Cover commemorating Operation Market Garden, signed by John Hackett, and, from 1971, I have this signed letter.